BE ADVISED: On Saturday, February 21, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will host the LAFC vs. Inter Miami soccer match. Kickoff is at 6:30 pm. This event will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area due to street closures. Paid parking for Prehistoric Fight Nights will be offered in the NHM Car Park at Exposition Blvd and Bill Robertson Ln. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

BE ADVISED: The Natural History Museum is not participating in SoCal Museums Free-for-All on Sunday, February 22.

Grant Wass

Entomology Technician

Grant Wass contributes to the Entomology Department’s ongoing efforts to database and generate DNA barcodes of every spider species in California (a CIB-funded effort), collecting terrestrial arthropods in the field, and assisting with ongoing arachnid research under Dr. Monjaraz-Ruedas. Currently, Grant is pursuing a B.S. in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution at UCLA, where he was awarded the Goldwater Scholarship in 2025. Grant's primary expertise is in the fields of biogeography, arachnid phylogenetics, and invasive insect ecology.

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